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NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Here Count Agoston Haraszthy, 'Father of California Viticulture,' built an imposing villa in 1857-58, as his home. California's first formal Vintage Celebration, a masked ball, was held at this site on October 23, 1864. General and Mrs. Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo were guests of honor. While living here, Haraszthy oversaw operations of the Winery and Buena Vista Vinicultural Society.
Location
1695 Castle Road, Sonoma, CA
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Notes
Agoston Haraszthy’s original Villa was destroyed, and in 1987, at the end of her life, Antonia Bartholomew, rebuilt the Villa to preserve physically the fascinating early era and way of life.
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Front steps
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - County Plaque
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Rebuilt Villa
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Parlor
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Parlor
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Dining Room
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Backyard
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Front Porch
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - View from Front Porch
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Grapes
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Vineyard
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Road side gates
Road side plaque
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Address:1695 Castle Road, Sonoma, CA
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Front Door Bells
NO. 392-1 SITE OF HARASZTHY VILLA - Fountain